STOMP Out Bullying Announces World Day of Bullying Prevention and National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, October 2019

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of October's National Bullying Prevention Month, STOMP Out Bullyingtm, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students, calls on the nation to support their mission by raising awareness around the need to develop a society focused on kindness and inclusivity.

"We have always been an organization dedicated to spreading kindness and preventing bullying and cyberbullying. However, this year, we are encouraging communities, youth, students and society to use their voice to make bullying history," said Ross Ellis, CEO and Founder of STOMP Out Bullyingtm. "This October, we mark 14 years as an organization. I never want to see another child in pain," added Ms. Ellis.  "And I never want to hear the words, 'I want to die.'"

The first Monday in October, October 7^th, has been designated World Day of Bullying Prevention. On this date, STOMP Out Bullyingtm will partner with California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) for the first time to host a nationwide fundraiser in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention. Participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide* will collect 20 percent of participating guests' food and beverage purchases on this date to support STOMP Out Bullyingtm and the organization's commitment to reducing and preventing bullying nationwide. To participate, guests can present the fundraiser flyer or simply mention to their server that they are dining to support the organization. Please use your voice at California Pizza Kitchen this year to make bullying history!

During National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, students, organizations, communities, and individuals go BLUE together with a massive worldwide statement against bullying with millions of people participating across the globe.

STOMP Out Bullying is thrilled to announce the following buildings across the U.S. and in Canada who will light blue in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention and the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.

October 7^th Lightings
Bank of America Plaza, Dallas
Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston
Delaware State Capitol Building, Delaware
Downtown El Paso Railroad Arches, El Paso, Texas
High Trestle Trail Bridge, Des Moines, Iowa
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
One Liberty Place, Philadelphia
Union Street Railroad Pedestrian Bridge- Salem, OR
Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston

October 8^th Lightings
James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis 
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie
The Peace Bridge, Buffalo
Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary
RSA Battle House Tower, Alabama
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
The Wrigley Building, Chicago

October 9^th Lighting
35 W Bridge, Minneapolis, MN

*Fundraiser valid only on 10/7/19 at participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide, excluding franchise locations in Guam, stadium, university, international, airport locations, the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, or the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Only 501c organizations and non-profit schools are eligible to benefit in CPK's fundraiser program. CPK will donate 20% (twenty percent) of all food and beverage sales to the organization. Tax, gratuity, gift card and retail sales are excluded from the donation. Offer valid for dine-in, takeout, online, catering, curbside or delivery orders placed directly with CPK. Not valid for third-party delivery. Offer void if flyer is distributed in or near restaurant. For more information about the 501c organization participating in the fundraiser, please contact the organization directly.

About STOMP Out Bullyingtm

Created in 2005, STOMP Out Bullyingtm is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying, and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. In this diverse world, STOMP Out Bullying promotes civility, inclusion and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online. It provides help for those in need and at risk of suicide, and raises awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns. 

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